Johnson has since been cited by the city. Her family said they don't want to break the law, but they will continue to fight for their daughter.

“There's nothing that you wouldn't do for your children and if this is what helps her and makes her feel like the world is a good place, then we will see it through and get her chickens,” Samantha said.

Councilman Dennis Crum, who has voted against the chickens, said, “The family has been disregarding the law for a long time by having the chickens, and they should have come to the council sooner."

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